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Question #: 54
Topic #: 1
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Under which of the following circumstances would a disclaimer of opinion not be appropriate?

  • A. The financial statements fail to contain adequate disclosure of related party transactions.
  • B. The client refuses to permit its attorney to furnish information requested in a letter of audit inquiry.
  • C. The auditor is engaged after fiscal year-end and is unable to observe physical inventories or apply alternative procedures to verify their balances.
  • D. The auditor is unable to determine the amounts associated with illegal acts committed by the client's management.
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Suggested Answer: A 🗳️
Choice "A" is correct. The failure of the financial statements to contain adequate disclosure of related party transactions, or other required disclosures, would result in a qualified or adverse opinion, not a disclaimer of opinion.
Choice "B" is incorrect. A client's refusal to permit its attorney to furnish information requested in a letter of audit inquiry would generally result in a disclaimer of opinion.
Choice "C" is incorrect. The auditor's inability to observe physical inventories or apply alternative procedures to verify their balances could result in a disclaimer.
Choice "D" is incorrect. The auditor's inability to determine the amounts associated with illegal acts committed by the client's management could result in a disclaimer.

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